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kathimerini.gr
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US Proposes Steep Tariffs on Chinese Ships, Roiling Global Shipping

The US is proposing tariffs up to \$1.5 million per port call on Chinese-owned and -built vessels entering US ports, impacting global shipping and potentially raising consumer prices; a public hearing is scheduled for March 24th.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
german.china.org.cn
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Chinese Automakers Diversify into Humanoid Robotics

Chinese automakers are expanding into the humanoid robot market, leveraging existing EV technology to diversify and capitalize on the projected \$38 billion market by 2035, with companies like Xiaomi and GAC leading the charge.

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32% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Ukraine-US Mineral Deal Hinges on Trump's Approval

Ukraine and the US are negotiating a mineral resources agreement, whose success hinges on President Trump's approval and could provide Ukraine with security guarantees and reconstruction funding, using potentially frozen Russian assets; the agreement is expected to be signed at the ministerial level...

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Macron Challenges Trump's Ukraine Aid Claims, Revealing Transatlantic Rift

French President Macron and US President Trump met on Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, revealing differing approaches to aid and resource access. Macron contradicted Trump's assertion that the US was unfairly burdened, stating Europe provided 60% of aid, structured as loans, guarantees, and gra...

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nos.nl
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IS Threat Prompts Heightened Security at Dutch and German Events

The Islamic State (IS) allegedly planned attacks on the 'Festival der Liebe' in Rotterdam (March 6-7), German carnival celebrations, and the Nuremberg Rosenmontag celebration, prompting heightened security measures in the Netherlands and Germany, where the threat level remains at 4 out of 5.

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Russian Forces Claim Major Gains in Kursk Region

Russia's "Sever" troop group, reinforced by Rosgvardiya, volunteers, and Cossacks, claims to have eliminated over 63,595 Ukrainian soldiers and nearly 6,000 pieces of military equipment in Kursk and Sumy regions over the past six months; their forces have now converged near Suja, leading to the libe...

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nytimes.com
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Messi Receives First MLS Fine for On-Field Confrontation

Lionel Messi, playing for Inter Miami, received an undisclosed fine for grabbing NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy by the neck after a contentious match; teammate Luis Suárez received a similar fine for a similar incident.

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1,000+ Western Companies Exit Russia, Incurring $107 Billion in Losses

Over 1,000 companies, including McDonald's and Mercedes-Benz, exited Russia in the last three years due to the Ukraine invasion, incurring $107 billion in losses, while some remaining firms cite humanitarian reasons for staying.

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german.china.org.cn
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China's AI Sector Booms: DeepSeek's Open Source Initiative and Alibaba's $53 Billion Investment

On August 28, 2024, China's AI sector saw DeepSeek launch its open-source "FlashMLA" tool and Alibaba commit $53 billion to cloud and AI infrastructure, reflecting broader government support for future industries, with Chinese AI companies like Deep Robotics and Unitree expanding globally.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
french.china.org.cn
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China's BCI Push: New Standards and Action Plans

China's National Medical Products Administration approved new industry standards for BCI medical devices on February 25th, aiming to accelerate high-quality development and integration with AI in medicine, driven by an aging population and growing demand for neurological rehabilitation; Beijing and ...

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Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
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China's Unannounced Military Drills Disrupt Air Traffic, Raise Security Concerns

Three Chinese warships conducted unannounced live-fire military exercises in the Tasman Sea on Friday, causing the diversion of dozens of flights between Australia and New Zealand due to a lack of prior notification from China, prompting criticism and security concerns.

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forbes.com
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Arsenal Faces Steep Title Challenge After Key Defeat

Arsenal's 11-point deficit to Liverpool in the Premier League title race, due to their home loss to West Ham and Liverpool's win against Manchester City, is exacerbated by injuries to key forwards, making Martin Odegaard's performance crucial for a potential comeback.

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